I had Stomaphyx done yesterday

I had this procedure done yesterday. I was on clear liquid diet day before and nothing by mouth the day of procedure. I flew to Phoenix the day before and enjoyed a fun day with my 18 year old daughter. I met with Dr. Schlesinger the next day at 10am and had the procedure at 3pm. All the staff was very friendly, professional and skilled. I was given an IV, walked into a surgical room, they gave me a sedative and then a fast acting anesthetic. I woke up with a very sore throat and dull pain in chest. I had filled perscription for liquid pain meds earlier in the day and took some when back at the hotel at 6:30pm. I started sipping clear liquids right away and had no trouble with this. Slept poorly that night, very dry mouth, dull pain in left side of chest, extremely sore throat and some injury to my lower lip...like I got hit in the mouth. And a ripping headache. Overall, not bad considering.  We got up at 4am, I drove to the airport in the rental car. (At my own risk, I was less than 24 hours after anesthesia) Flew home.  I was told clear liquids for 24-48 hours, then full liquids. Am not hungry. Am wondering how to take stool softener...should I get the gelcaps and pierce it? Don't want to be constipated. Was told not to strain for 1 month, no weightlifting, etc. I bet that includes constipation. Any questions? Ask away! I am returning to work tomorrow.

WOW!  I can't believe you are up and about so quickly.  Keep us posted on your progress. Lorri 

Thanks for updating us all, it is really appreciated since this is such a new procedure.  How much did it cost you for the procedure? Thanks, Cheryl

I'm so glad to hear it went so smoothly!  I didn't realize the recovery is so fast.  I hope you lose allthat you want.  Keep us posted. Michele

I am now 2 days post procedure. I slept poorly again. Would wake up with sore throat and chest pain. I used the vicodan liquid and was glad to have it. I do however feel much better today- More energy and less pain. The headache is gone (might have been from anesthesia or caffeine withdrawal). Sore throat better. I get some stabbing pains is my stomach/chest area--lets me know that is where the procedure was located. I took an hour walk no problem. Am sipping Isopure--a clear liquid low carb protein. Have not been hungry or even interested in food! Yayyyyyy! Hope that lasts forever! Ate a chewable vitamin and liquid calcium.  I paid $8,000 for the stomaphyx (that included MD, anesthesia, whatever costs from the surgical center) In addition I paid for airfare, hotel, meals, pain med $56, rental car, movie tickets and meals for my daughter plus 3 shirts, 3 pairs of shoes (hey, we were girls having fun!) I am considering stomaphyx my first round of plastics....my health didn't depend on it, but it will make me look and feel better. Also, my insurance doesn't cover it...just like cosmetic surgery. That is how I justified the expense.

Hi.  I'm glad you don't have hunger.  It sounds like you are doing great.  I don't know about you, but I plan to itemize this procedure on taxes.  I didn't do that with my plastics.   I'm including air fare, car rental, gas/tolls, hotel & meals.  I am just over 2 wks post op from SP.  I am walking & getting some exercise daily.  I find that my hunger is less if I don't drink too much.   I drink between meals.  I get thirsty at meal time, but I wait an hour.   It's still early for me, but I'm thrilled that I'm not eating the 4000 calories per day that I ate prior to my SP.  My caloric intake is SO far down from the way it was.   This week, I'm eating 'mushies'.  Amy

How wonderful that you are doing so well...Keep up the good work and keep us posted! Lisi

I'm a nurse and we give liquid ducolax.  ask your pharmacist, sometimes they have stuff hidden behind the counter or he can suggest.  if all else fails put the gel cap in ho****er and let it melt.

Wow,  I saw Dr. Schlesinger that day right after your surgery.   He had a free seminar to discuss the StomaphyX and he had said he had just come from performing one!!  It must have been you!   I live in Maryland, but was in Phoenix for work.   I will be moving there soon, so I will probably use him if I decide to do the procedure.    Let me know how your recovery goes!! Good Luck, Billie

That is so funny! I was in a wheelchair waiting for a taxi and they almost pushed me through the informational meeting to get out the door. I said, "Hey, let's go out there and I can give them a look," but they didn't seem to want that. Maybe it was the swollen lip. When the taxi took too long, one of the nurses drove my daughter and I to our hotel. That was nice.  This is tax deductible because weightloss surgery is...purely cosmetic procedures are not. I don't think this will put us into the 7.5% of adjusted gross income, but I saved all my receipts just in case.  I feel better all the time. The stomach spasms painfully throughout the day, but when you realize that is normal, it seems just par for the course. Any gas in the stomach hurts too. I still take the pain meds...that makes the spasms easier to put up with. I drink fine but am not really interested in progressing to other foods yet. I got 100mg of protein in by drinking protein drinks. Hope I don't lose any hair this time.